Illinois legislators consider a multitude of laws and programs to impact the lives of Veterans and their families, as well as providing oversight of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs….

Inside: Honoring Civil War heroes from Galesburg I was proud to present legislation in the House of Representatives this week to honor twelve heroes from Galesburg who fought for freedom…

SPRINGFIELD – Evelyn Wilbur, a 9th grader at Orion High School, was a Page for a day in the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday. She was the guest of…

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) was joined by a group of leaders from Galesburg to present a resolution in the Illinois House on Tuesday honoring twelve Galesburg soldiers who fought…

I started out talking on WGIL about the 12 African American soldiers from Galesburg who fought with the 54th Massachusetts Regiment in the Civil War. Afterwards I traveled to Sherrard…

On this Veterans Day weekend we say thank you to all of those who have worn the uniform and served in our nation’s Armed Forces, as we also remember those…

Military Family Month is a time for us to honor the strength and sacrifice of military families. Thank you for all that you do to keep our nation strong! 

Election Day is tomorrow, and it is important that you take the time to exercise your right to vote. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Election…

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before heading to bed on Saturday night. Daylight savings time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday. Daylight savings time returns on…

Inside: Remember to vote by Tuesday Election Day is on Tuesday, and it is important that you take the time to exercise your right to vote. Polls will be open…